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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.74, 1,177.33 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.74, 1,177.33 and 264.80 is: 397.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.74 : 1,177.33 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.74/1,177.33 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.74x = 1,177.33 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.74x = 311,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,756.98/784.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.27

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